THALES OF MILETUSThe first Greek philosopher
Born circa 624 BC
Died circa 547 BC Little is known about the Greek philosopher Thales. He was believed to have been born in Miletus (present day Turkey) in 624 BC. Thales is the son of Examyes and Cleobuline and comes from a distinguished family.
Thales was a man of many hats. Not only was he a philosopher, he was a statesman, engineer, astronomer, mathematician and a teacher.
THALES OF MILETUSThe first Greek philosopherBorn circa 624 BC
Died circa 547 BC
Little is known about the Greek philosopher Thales. He was believed to have been born in Miletus (present day Turkey) in 624 BC. Thales is the son of Examyes and Cleobuline and comes from a distinguished family.
Thales was a man of many hats. Not only was he a philosopher, he was a statesman, engineer, astronomer, mathematician and a teacher.
http://www.drury.edu/ess/History/Ancient/Thales2.html
http://www.math.tamu.edu/~dallen/history/thales2/thales2.html
http://space.about.com/od/astronomerbiographies/a/thalesbio.htm